Your body would be lost without your brain, but are you taking the necessary measures to keep it healthy? Your brain is one thing you don’t want to forget about. Our brain is constantly working to keep us safe and healthy. Unfortunately, as humans, we tend to forget to give our brain what it needs …
Poison Prevention
More than 2 million poison exposures were reported to poison control centers in 2017. Nearly half of those reported were due to household items such as cleaners, cosmetics, and supplements. Poison prevention is vital in every household, but extra measures should be taken in homes with children, as nearly half of all poison exposures were …
February ’19 Recall Update
At McCoy, Hiestand & Smith we value the health and safety of everyone in our community. Sometimes regardless of how careful we are the products we buy aren’t as safe as we had hoped. Products are recalled every day and it’s important to stay up to date on those recalls in order to keep you …
Choosing the Right Doctor
Whether you’re as healthy as a horse or have had lifelong issues, everyone needs a primary care physician. This doctor will take care of your typical ailments as well as referring you to specialists when you’re dealing with someone outside of their scope. Deciding who to trust with your healthcare needs is an important decision …
Congenital Heart Defects
CHD, often misstated as Congenital Heart Disease, more appropriately represents Congenital Heart Defects. The word “congenital” means existing at birth, this kind of heart ailment is a defect or abnormality, not a disease. The defect is a result of the heart or blood vessels near the heart not developing properly before birth. A healthy heart …
What is Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)?
A large number of NFL players are reporting symptoms of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy and many have been diagnosed post-mortem. CTE is brain degeneration likely caused by repeated head traumas. Players including Aaron Hernandez, Jovan Belcher, Ray Easterling, and Ralph Wenzel are just a few of the famous players on the list of hundreds that have …
You’ve Heard of Asbestos But What Is It?
We’ve all seen those commercials urging as to call a random law firm if you or a loved one was exposed to asbestos and diagnosed with mesothelioma, but do you actually know what any of that is? Read on for details what asbestos is, why it’s dangerous and what you should do if you have …
Tech Gadgets that Serve to Keep Us Living Safer
By: Jared Smith If you’re like me, you love this time of year. It’s the time of year that tech gadgets of yesteryear go on sale and the gadgets of tomorrow make their debut on store shelves. While many of these gadgets are geared towards entertainment and luxury, increasingly tech gadgets are being developed to …
Pharmaceutical Commercials: Buyer Beware
By: Chad McCoy Like many of you, I am bombarded nightly with commercials from the big pharmaceutical companies imploring me to “talk to my doctor” about their latest and greatest drug. Unlike most of you though, I live with my doctor: my wife. So every time one of those commercials comes on, I turn to …
December ’18 Recall Update
At McCoy, Hiestand & Smith we value the health and safety of everyone in our community. Sometimes regardless of how careful we are the products we buy aren’t as safe as we had hoped. Products are recalled every day and it’s important to stay up to date on those recalls in order to keep you …
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